Brands

Karu Arke

KARU Clip on earrings Drops of Burgundy
KARU Clip on earrings Drops of Burgundy

The founders of the company Karu Arke were two entrepreneurs – Kaufman and Ruderman (Kaufman & Ruderman) and the brand name consists of the first two syllables of their names – Karu (Karu).

Vintage 50s Karu_Arke Inc clip on purple swirl earrings
Vintage 50s Karu Arke Inc clip on purple swirl earrings

Karu was founded in 1940 in New York. Rhinestones and rock crystal were most often used to create jewelry, so the company’s jewelry is very reminiscent of Weiss and Kramer products. A distinctive feature was the combination of these materials with filigree.

Vintage_50s Karu Arke Inc clip on aurora borealis earrings
Vintage 50s Karu Arke Inc clip on aurora borealis earrings

The company’s jewelry has always been marked: “KARU” – from the moment the company was founded and until 1954, “KARU ARKE” – from 1954 to 1970. It was in 1970 that the company ceased to exist.

Vintage Karu Arke Filigree Leaf Brooch
Filigree Leaf Brooch
Vintage crystal brooch removebg preview
Crystal brooch removebg preview
Karu Arke Vintage Pin Earrings and Bracelet Set
Vintage Pin Earrings and Bracelet Set
Vintage Pin Earrings and Bracelet Set
Vintage Pin Earrings and Bracelet Set
Vintage Brooch Pin Earrings Bracelet
Brooch Pin Earrings Bracelet
Brooch. Carnation of October. Brand KARU ARKE. 40s
Brooch. Carnation of October. Brand KARU ARKE. 40s